What is the travel distance from Vienna to Salzburg?

About 157 miles (253 km) separate Vienna and Salzburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vienna to Salzburg?

The majority of buses traveling from Vienna to Salzburg start their journey at Erdberg and wind up at P+R Süd. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Once in Salzburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mozarts Geburtshaus, Salzburg Card, Salzburg Cathedral, Festung Hohensalzburg and Museum of Natural History.

Bus Vienna to Salzburg from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Hbf	10h 15m	10:00am	P+R Süd	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:15am	Erdberg	11h 15m	6:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Erdberg	11h 10m	11:55pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Erdberg	10h 35m	10:00am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	14h 50m	6:00am	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Erdberg	9h 50m	9:15pm	P+R Süd	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Erdberg	10h 55m	8:00pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Erdberg	11h 10m	11:55pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Erdberg	11h 45m	5:15am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Erdberg	12h 25m	8:50am	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Erdberg	9h 45m	6:10am	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	9:05pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 50m	4:55am	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Erdberg	13h 20m	4:45pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Erdberg	9h 50m	9:15pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Erdberg	9h 15m	10:00pm	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Erdberg	9h 15m	10:00pm	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	9:05pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 50m	4:55am	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 45m	3:45pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	6:05am	Erdberg	11h 25m	5:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Erdberg	9h 25m	6:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 45m	3:45pm	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	9:40pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 15m	4:55am	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	6:05am	Erdberg	11h 25m	5:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Erdberg	9h 25m	6:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Erdberg	10h	8:00pm	P+R Süd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:09 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Salzburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54train per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

151 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $118	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $88	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

AT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Salzburg?

Stops in Vienna

A - Erdberg

B - Hbf

C - Vienna Airport

D - Stadion Center

E - Westbahnhof

F - Matzleinsdorferplatz

Stops in Salzburg

A - P+R Süd

B - Hbf

C - Salzburg Airport

D - Süd - Alpenstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vienna to Salzburg by bus

What is the travel distance from Vienna to Salzburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vienna to Salzburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$55

11/17

$48

Today

$44

11/19

$45

11/20

$41

11/21

$49

11/22

$43

11/23

$48

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Salzburg was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $98 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-20.